Monitor Tech - House Telemetry

Piedmont Healthcare; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Walton Hospital is seeking a telemetry monitor technician to perform continuous ECG monitoring and rhythm interpretation. You will assess EKG strips, identify dysrhythmias, and ensure reliable operation of telemetry equipment.

Responsibilities include maintaining inventories and promptly reporting malfunctions, with preferred CCMTT or CRAT certifications and 1 year of experience. GED is required for education, and onsite work is expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of how to monitor ECG strips and interpret cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias.
• Ability to troubleshoot monitor issues and report malfunctions promptly.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous ECG monitoring and interpret cardiac rhythms and ST changes.
• Maintain telemetry equipment, supplies, and transmitters in working condition.
• Report malfunctions promptly and coordinate with team for corrections.

Skills

ECG monitoring

Telemetry interpretation

Troubleshooting

Inventory management

Education

GED

Job description

Overview:

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you'll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You'll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.

Responsibilities:

Possesses knowledge and ability to provide continuous ECG monitoring through assessment of EKG strips and accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias interpretation including: measurement of P-R intervals, QRS widths, and ST segment deviations. Possesses troubleshooting skills to recognize monitoring problems, identifies probable causes, and seeks solutions to correct the problem. Responsible for maintaining inventories, supplies, hardware and telemetry transmitters in working condition and responsible for appropriately reporting malfunctions promptly as applicable.

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

Work Experience

• No experience required Required
• 1 year of experience as a monitor technician Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Successful completion of PHC telemetry monitoring competency assessment within 30 Days Required
• Certification as a Certified Cardiac Monitor Telemetry Technician (CCMTT) through the American Education Certification Association Preferred or
• Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Walton Hospital